CRIMES OF THE HEART: Contemporary Theatre of Dallas has a way with Southern comedy, and this one by SMU grad Beth Henley is one of the best. It’s about three sisters who reunite in Hazlehurst, Miss., to await the approaching death of their grandfather. Oh, and the youngest, Babe (Jenae Yerger-Glanton) has just shot her husband in the stomach, because, she says, “I just didn’t like his looks.” Runs June 22-July 15 at the theater, 5601 Sears St., Dallas. $27 to $32. – Lawson Taitte

R. CARLOS NAKAI: The whole family will enjoy this rare chance to see the American Indian flutist Nakai, along with guitarist William Eaton and percussionist Will Clipman, presented by Earth Rhythms in celebration of the summer solstice. Nakai, of Navajo-Ute heritage, has nine Grammy nominations and two gold records to his credit. June 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas. $27.50-$37.50. — Joy Tipping

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COLDPLAY: The multimillion-selling British group fronted by piano-playing and drama-spewing Chris Martin is giving away lighted wristbands to everybody who attends the shows. We’re talking everybody — no matter whether it’s 15,000 or 40,000. Martin has already admitted that most of the profits of the trek are going into manufacturing the wristbands, which he calls a “crucial part of the concert.” Can’t wait to see that, huh? ihanna√ on guest vocals. It’ll be the perfect soundtrack for cruising to the venue. June 22-23 at 7 p.m. at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory, Dallas. $62.39-$124.40. — Mario Tarradell

MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS: In Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale, a king picks his bride by watching how two sisters, Manyara and Nyasha, handle challenges on the journey to his palace that illuminate how beautiful or ugly they are on the inside. Dallas Children’s Theater performances will start June 22 after an opening party featuring African drumming and dancing, face painting and a giveaway of one show poster per family. June 22-July 15 at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas. The opening-night party is included in the June 22 ticket price (festivities start at 6:30 p.m. and the performance is at 7:30). $14-$26, $14-$24 for ages 18 and younger. — Nancy Churnin

FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS AT THE GAYLORD TEXAN: Get a head start on the Fourth of July. After the sun goes down, fireworks light up the sky over Lake Grapevine this summer on Friday nights. Catch the display from the resort garage rooftop, where there’ll also be family entertainment, including DJ music and games. Leading up to the fireworks is a free DreamWorks Animation Character Parade for children featuring their favorite characters from Madagascar, Shrek, Puss in Boots and Kung Fu Panda. The parade begins in the Lone Star Atrium and ends in the main lobby. Those ages 21 and older can enjoy the show from the outdoor decks of Glass Cactus nightclub. Refreshments will be available for purchase at both locations. Fridays through August 31 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Gaylord Texan resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. The parade starts at 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks start at approximately 9:30 p.m. Resort garage viewing is free; standard parking rates apply. Glass Cactus is free before 8 p.m., $10 after 8 p.m. – Ellen Ritscher Sackett

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